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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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My ride is a 1988 EG classic, with 2 into 1 VH pipes, and S&S carb. Problem began when I was forced to remove my baffle due to burn/rust loose and rattling . Ever since she idles very rough and begining to stall on stopping. I have been told several causes one being lack of back pressure. Any ideas to the cause and cure for this problem out there. Thanks for any info....
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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either fix the baffle or richen the idle mixture.

the lack of backpressure means the motor is flowing more and you need to reset the idle settings.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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appreciate the answer but is there a detail of how to adjust mixture? thanks. ive been told turn screw all in,count back off turn etc. nothing specific thanks
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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maybe replace the baffle.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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I dont know S&S carbies at all. I would google S&S carby idle setup and I am sure someone will have a page on it.

If not go to www.sscycle.com and search there.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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i sorta like the tune
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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follow up, sns site great wealthh of info, thanks forum!!!!
 
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